We develop multifunctional coatings that enhance the performance and durability of materials in various applications.
Our goal is to engineer coatings with tailored properties—such as self-cleaning, anti-fouling, anti-icing, or anti-corrosion functionalities—by carefully selecting and combining active components. We explore innovative processing techniques to fine-tune coating composition and surface interactions, ensuring optimal functionality. Sustainability is at the core of our research. We work towards environmentally friendly coatings by using bio-based and non-toxic materials, reducing resource consumption.
People
Veronica Ambrogi
Martina Salzano de Luna
Giovanni Filippone
Angela Marotta
Francesco Barletta
Gianmarco Caldore
Relevant projects
– REPRONET “Reprocessable thermosets via dynamic polymer networks” – PRIN 2022
– Research collaboration with CIRA – Centro Italiano Ricerche Aerospaziali
Selected publications
– Yu, C., Wang, Z., Fei, G., Zhang, X., Salzano de Luna, M.*, Lavorgna, M., & Xia, H. (2024). Robust self‐healing waterborne polyurethane coatings via dynamic covalent Diels‐Alder bonds for corrosion protection. Journal of Polymer Science, 62(5), 815-825 (link).
– Faggio, N., Olivieri, F., Bonadies, I., Gentile, G., Ambrogi, V.*, & Cerruti, P. (2024). Bio-based epoxy resin/carbon nanotube coatings applied on cotton fabrics for smart wearable systems. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 670, 337-347 (open access).
– Salzano de Luna, M.* (2022). Recent trends in waterborne and bio‐based polyurethane coatings for corrosion protection. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 9(11), 2101775 (open access).
– Yu, C., Salzano de Luna, M.*, Marotta, A., Ponti, C., Esposito, I., Scherillo, F., … & Lavorgna, M. (2021). NIR light-triggered self-healing waterborne polyurethane coatings with polydopamine-coated reduced graphene oxide nanoparticles. Progress in Organic Coatings, 161, 106499 (link).
– Yu, C., Salzano de Luna, M.*, Russo, A., Adamiano, I., Scherillo, F., Wang, Z., … & Lavorgna, M. (2021). Role of diisocyanate structure on self‐healing and anticorrosion properties of waterborne polyurethane coatings. Advanced Materials Interfaces, 8(10), 2100117 (open access).
– Marotta, A., Faggio, N., Ambrogi, V.*, Mija, A., Gentile, G., & Cerruti, P. (2021). Biobased furan-based epoxy/TiO2 nanocomposites for the preparation of coatings with improved chemical resistance. Chemical Engineering Journal, 406, 127107 (link).